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LAPD Gets Cats to Scare Rats

Feral felines spook rodents that were running over desks, digging into bags

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 29, 2007 1:28 PM CST

(Newser) – The LAPD is using six feral felines to shoo away pesky rats and mice from its lots, the Los Angeles Times reports. The mangy, homeless creatures can't be broken in as house pets, so an animal rescue group placed them with the city’s finest... Read full story »

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